The Kevin Burns Story

by Michael Rome on Jun 28, 2008 7:58 PM EDT in MMA News

Mike Chiapetta has a great piece up at MSNBC on the unlikely story of Kevin Burns:

Just a day before the calendar turned to June, an opportunity arose. Ryo Chonan dropped out of his scheduled UFC 85 match, and matchmaker Joe Silva needed a replacement. The former University of South Dakota football player received the call.

This is one of the best underdog stories MMA has ever had. Unfortunately for him, he's probably about to get knocked out badly by Anthony Johnson in three weeks. If he's able to pull that one off, the UFC will have a new star.

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"about to get knocked out badly by Anthony Johnson in three weeks"

Really? Don’t assume to much because his last match, he was def gonna get submitted by Roan right?

by midwestbred on Jun 29, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

Kevin Burns to defeat Anthony Johnson

Kevin seems to be assessed as an underdog by those who know the least about him. Maybe that’s a good thing. I’m looking forward to see the shock and disappointment on Anthony’s face when someone raises his head and tells him for the third time that he lost followed by a reminder of where he is.

Burns by referee stoppage.

by outlaw67 on Jul 4, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions